Pre-Medical Technology / Clincal Laboratory Scientist

Post-baccalaureate degree: MT / CLS

A medical technologist (MT) is a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic analytic tests on body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, and synovial fluid, as well as other specimens. Medical technologists work in clinical laboratories at hospitals, doctor's offices, reference labs, and within the biotechnology industry. For detailed inforamtion, contact Dr Liu, (junjunliu@csupomona.edu).

Clinical Laboratory Scientists generally have a baccalaureate degree in clinical laboratory science and have completed a formal clinical training program. A CLS can perform and evaluate complex laboratory tests. Clinical Laboratory Technicians generally have an associate’s degree and work under the supervision of CLS.